Charyn Canyon Day Tour
Golden cliffs, Valley of Castles, and the wide Kazakh sky.
- • Comfort stops every 1.5–2 hours on the road
- • Top viewpoints plus Valley of Castles walk
- • Flexible walking distance for different fitness levels
Overview
Charyn National Park offers a calm, premium escape with generous time for landscapes, photography, and short walks.
Expect a comfortable pace, curated stops, and a day designed around light, timing, and ease.
Highlights
- • Comfort stops every 1.5–2 hours on the road
- • Top viewpoints plus Valley of Castles walk
- • Flexible walking distance for different fitness levels
- • Good photo timing with realistic buffers
Itinerary
Airport pickup and hotel check-in
Meet at Almaty Airport. Transfer to a 3–4* city hotel, check-in, optional SIM/cash stop, short briefing for tomorrow. Early sleep recommended.
Departure from Almaty
Depart by comfortable minivan. We keep a calm pace with time buffers for traffic.
Comfort stop
15–20 minutes for restrooms, coffee, and stretching.
Arrival at Charyn
Entry procedures and a short safety briefing. Weather check and route adjustment if needed.
Upper viewpoints
Panoramic stops on the rim for photos and orientation before going down.
Valley of Castles walk
Guided walk on the canyon floor. Standard route is about 5 km round trip. We can shorten it based on the group.
Lunch break
Cafe stop or picnic depending on season and availability. 45–60 minutes, shaded when possible.
Drive back to Almaty
Relaxed return with optional photo stop if time and conditions allow.
Comfort stop
10–15 minutes for restrooms and stretching before the final stretch.
Drop-off in Almaty
Hotel drop-off. Airport drop-off is possible for late-evening flights if arranged in advance.
What's included
- • Mini-group transport for 6–10 guests with professional driver
- • English-speaking guide
- • Airport pickup on arrival day
- • One night in Almaty city hotel (3–4*), twin or double shared
- • Bottled water
- • National park entrance fees
What's not included
- • Meals
- • Single room supplement
- • Personal expenses
- • Optional activities